For the love of the horse!
We all have bad days sometimes! The important thing is to always remember why we do what we do and to hang on to our love of the horse!
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Signs of Poor Saddle Fit
Poor saddle fit can cause a variety of problems. These are some physical and behavioural signs that your saddle might not fit correctly.
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3 Tips for Fearless Riding
Do you lack confidence in the saddle? Don’t worry – you’re not alone! Here are 3 simple things you can do to help you work through your riding fears.
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Choosing a first horse: Avoiding behavioural problems
Everyone has ideas about what they want their first horse to be like… Prioritise what is most important to set yourself up for a successful partnership.
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Where can I keep my phone while riding?
Summer is approaching and we all have fewer and fewer pockets! Wondering where to put your belongings while riding? This might be the answer!
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Help! My horse thinks he’s a giraffe!
Does your horse go around looking like a giraffe wannabe? Do you struggle to get your horse ‘in an outline’? Find out what we can learn from zebras – and giraffes – to help tackle this very common problem.
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Saddle fit: a video guide
This 9-part series of videos presented by Jochen Schleese is a good way to start learning about the complex topic of saddle fit and saddle design.
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In praise of the Thoroughbred horse: seven ways Thoroughbreds have shaped the equestrian world
Thoroughbreds sometimes get a bad rap but they deserve more recognition! Here are 7 awesome ways Thoroughbreds have helped shape the equestrian world.
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Risk vs. welfare in horse sports: Finding the middle ground
Polarised opinions dominate discussion of high-risk equestrian sports. But finding a middle ground is important and paves the way for better horse welfare.
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Calm down people! No need to panic yet over Big Lick regulation
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about the end of the Big Lick thanks to changes announced by the
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The End of the Big Lick
Some excellent news from across the pond yesterday: ‘the Big Lick” is on its way out! For those who are
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BEF survey
I’m sharing the British Equestrian Federation’s new strategy survey because I think it’s important that as many people as possible
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Why excitement is probably not why your horse is strong under saddle
Like most animals, horses prefer to conserve their energy for those moments when their survival really depends on it. So why do some horses get “strong”?
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